to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
covering; protection; backing; relief
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
to talk; to chat; to chatter
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
(medical) doctor; physician
white clothes; white robe; white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.); commoner without rank (in ancient China); layperson
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
at the height of one's power or influence; at the peak of one's popularity
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
voice actor or actress (radio, animation, etc.)
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
relation; connection; relevance
selling like mad; selling like hotcakes; flying off the shelves
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to watch over; to watch attentively
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to pull out; to draw out; to disconnect; to steal contents of; to pilfer (from); to pickpocket
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
support; backing; aid; assistance
(not so) much; (not) very
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to